Germany vs United Kingdom: Total population in thousands
Germany
84,075
in 2025
United Kingdom
69,551
in 2025
Germany rank
5th
United Kingdom rank
6th
Total population in thousands over time
- Germany
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Germany currently reports 84,075 against 69,551 in United Kingdom, a difference of 14,524.
That makes Germany's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 5th and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 75 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81,710 | 60,559 | 21,150 | Germany |
| 2010s | 81,989 | 65,123 | 16,867 | Germany |
| 2020s | 84,098 | 68,429 | 15,669 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Germany or United Kingdom?
- Germany, at 84,075 against 69,551 in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Germany and United Kingdom?
- 14,524, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Germany ranks 5th and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.